go all in

Register · Informal Informal — used in casual, everyday conversation among friends and family. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings. CEFR B2

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Figurative meaning

to commit fully to something, risking everything you have

Why this phrase?

From poker: pushing all your chips into the pot.

Example

“After the seed round we went all in on the mobile app.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

winner takes all Neutral · CEFR C1

a market dynamic in which the leading competitor captures nearly all the value

jack of all trades Neutral · CEFR B2

a versatile person with many useful skills but no necessary specialization

hold all the cards Neutral · CEFR C1

to be in a position of complete control in a negotiation

to all intents and purposes Formal · CEFR C1

in every way that matters in practice; effectively

double down Neutral · CEFR B2

to increase your commitment to a position or strategy, especially after mixed results

can of worms Informal · CEFR B1

a complicated problem that causes trouble the moment it is touched

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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